Chicago/Waukegan to Santa Ana (UGN–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Waukegan to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,730 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between UGN and SNA, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UGN to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Chicago/Waukegan

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric UGN→SNA ORD→SNA MKE→SNA
Distance from UGN – 31 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 11 1
Weekly flights 0 140 1
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 24m 4h 1m
Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Santa Ana flights · Chicago (MDW) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of UGN with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago/Waukegan.
UGN: CDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,730 mi / 2,784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Facts

UGN–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Waukegan to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,730 mi / 2,784 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: UGN
Full nameWaukegan National Airport
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m
Destination: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UGN to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Waukegan National Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,730 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, IND, MDW, SAT, LAS, LAX, DEN, MKC, HOU, SDF, DAL, BHM, IAD, SAV, ATL, BOS, RSW, MCO, SUA and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago/Waukegan.
Yes, return flights from SNA to UGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from UGN to SNA

Waukegan National Airport (UGN) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

UGN to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UGN to SNA ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,730 miles (2,784 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Chicago (MDW).